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    The Guenther House

    4.1 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Amber P.

    Good service and the food wasn't bad. There's just not a huge selection. I enjoyed the pecan pancakes.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Joanne F.

    Great for a hearty, traditional breakfast in a nice venue. You won't find avocado toast or mimosas but if you're looking for hearty fare, this is a unique , affordable spot. Not super kid friendly, expect to wait in line unless you get there early.

    Sweet cream waffle
    Kristi B.

    We arrived on a Sunday around 10:30 in the morning and it was incredibly busy. When we got there, we were estimated at an hour and 45 minute wait. We stepped inside and got a cup of coffee and an apple strudel and sat outside at one of the many benches snd enjoyed the peacefulness of the Riverwalk. After about an hour, we went into the gift shop looked around and toured the museum a little bit and then our table was ready. In total, we ended up waiting about an hour and 10 minutes. I got the breakfast tacos and they were the basics of breakfast tacos. You can choose up to three items in each one I chose to keep it simple and keep the same three items in both which was just eggs, cheese and bacon. I did get the house potatoes, which had great seasoning on them as well. My husband got the sweet cream waffle with a side of eggs, scrambled and cheese. It comes with bacon and the bacon actually taste like bacon! If ya know, ya know! The waffle was really delicious. Had a nice little crunch on the outside, but soft and fluffy in the inside. It was delicious. We we also got the cinnamon roll and they are ginormous! But incredibly delicious - probably one of the top ten cinnamon rolls I've ever had in my life. We did end up bringing it back to the hotel, though to have a snack later on in the evening. It's a really cool location with a lot of really amazing history for the area. And the neighborhood it's in is gorgeous. If you have time highly recommend strolling down some of the streets, especially King William as you'll see some beautiful historical homes.

    Mayra B.

    Almorzamos en este lugar, ordené QUICHE OF THE DAY, es como un pastel de huevo con chorizo, jalapeño,tomate y cebollita, estaba delicioso, muy recomendado creo que no siempre es el mismo sabor así que te recomiendo que le preguntes a tu mesero. El lugar precioso muy de temporada navideña, es como una casa de pisos arriba que puedes recorrer, tiene una tienda donde venden cositas super lindas y también pueden hacer eventos dentro del lugar, tienen mesas afuera y adentro, el lugar es muy céntrico y tienen parqueo propio

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    Alona W.

    Guenther House ended up being one of my favorite stops in San Antonio. Of course, the food was excellent. We had breakfast tacos, waffles, coffee, and a few other breakfast items, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The coffee was especially good. What surprised me most was how much more this place is than a restaurant. The historic home, museum rooms, gift shop, bakery counter, and beautifully maintained grounds make it feel like a destination rather than just a place to grab breakfast. The atmosphere reminded me of visiting a family home that has been lovingly preserved for generations. There is so much history throughout the property, yet it still feels warm and welcoming instead of formal. I was also impressed by the gift shop. It's packed with Pioneer products, baking mixes, Texas-made goods, and unique souvenirs. The bakery case alone is worth checking out because the desserts are enormous and looked amazing. We happened to visit on a rainy morning, so there was no wait. After seeing the property and experiencing the food, I completely understand why people are willing to line up on busy days. If you're visiting San Antonio, I would recommend giving yourself extra time here. Come for breakfast, stay to explore the house, browse the gift shop, and walk the grounds. It's a place that feels uniquely Texan and unlike anywhere else I've visited.

    Two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and homemade biscuit with blackberry preserves
    Tanya R.

    Before my flight back to NC, my siblings and I decided to visit Guenther House for breakfast. Thinking it would be pretty packed, we arrived as they opened around 8 am. The GPS directed us to a parking lot next to the house that led to gates that were closed, so we had to drive around the property to park in another area that led us to their main entrance. As we walked up to the hostess stand we were able to take in the beautiful view of the historic building, lit patio, and lush landscape. We were greeted by the hostess who asked whether we preferred indoor or outdoor dining. As this was our first time, we decided to check out the inside of the house. We were seated immediately. There was ample seating both inside and outside, but as the time passed, people began filling in quickly. It took some time to get orders in and food out, but in the meantime, their custom roasted Founder's Choice coffee and waters were replenished frequently. I ordered scrambled eggs, chicken sausage (grateful that they offer a pork alternative), and a biscuit (biscuits are the only bread option). The biscuit was quite large, dense, but fluffy and paired well with the homemade blackberry preserves. My eggs were a bit runnier than I care for, so if you like a harder scramble, make sure to ask for it. My sister was happy with her breakfast tacos that were loaded with ground sausage and my brother enjoyed his waffle as well. The homemade biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and breakfast tacos seem to be pretty popular here. They also have quiche made daily and baked goods at the counter on your way in. You can explore the historic house equipped with a museum which is pretty unique. Overall, we had a decent breakfast and a memorable final meal as a family in San Antonio.

    Lydia P.

    Came here for brunch. Waited about 1.5 hours so will probably not return but glad I got to try it. Their founders choice coffee was really good! I really liked the food but I didn't like the potatoes too much, I think they had chorizo in them. The house inside was really cool to look at. The gift shop is cute. Love the outdoor seating. Our server was okay, he didn't seem like he wanted to be there lol

    Jim B.

    Neat place - lots of history. Food was okay. We came here based on a recommendation with an emphasis on the Cinnamon Rolls. And oh man - those things were amazing. The house is situated next to San Antonio River, just south of downtown. The house is adjacent to the site of the Pioneer Flour Mills, which was started by the Guenther family in the 1800s. We came here on a Friday morning, around 9:30 am. It was not busy when we arrived but there was a decent line to be seated when we left. We elected to site indoors, which is down a few steps. It was cold inside from the AC, so be aware. If it's decent outside, consider that first. We were treated by our server, Trevon was pleasant and at our table right away. He brought us waters and took our order. Coffee arrived quickly but it wasn't hot, just sort of warm. On a return trip to refill us, we asked him to reheat it which he did. For breakfast, we shared: - Cinnamon Rolls (HUGE) - San Antonio Quiche We LOVED the Cinnamon Roll and it was HUGE! The Quiche was served with a decent amount of fresh fruit. It was made with a Country Style Biscuit crust. We weren't fans of the crust. Also, the quiche was not hot. It was mostly cold with some warm parts. As we had eaten part of the cinnamon roll before the quiche arrived, we picked at the quiche and did not asked for it to be heated. We decided to take it home where we'd heat it for lunch later. We did let Trevon know the quiche was mostly cold and asked him to let the kitchen know so they would know they're serving is well below serving temperature so others would not get what we got. After breakfast, we walked through a second floor museum roof or details and artifacts of the history of the Guenther family and their flour mill business. We then walked through the gift shop. And while our breakfast main was not served warm, we still enjoyed our visit here and would recommend it to anyone.

    The 175 Special

    We had a great time here. The food was delicious (especially the pancakes), the service was great, and the ambiance was lovely. Will definitely visit again.

    Gunther's All American Breakfast (I beleieve) 2 biscuits, sausage gravy, and fresh fruit.
    Heather J.

    OH MAN!! Atmosphere galore! This quaint mansion in the King Williams area of San Antonio is a perfect stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It is super important to make you aware, this is NOT a fast food place. Do not come here and expect to be in and out in 30 minutes. The food is made from scratch, as it is ordered. Our wait on this fine Saturday morning was listed as 35 to 45 minutes and took 23 minutes (ahead of what they told us). There is a cute little store upstairs on the 2nd floor. It is a bit pricy to me, but not overly expensive. The bathrooms are upstairs as well. I do believe they have accessible bathrooms on the outside seating area (which is nice and cool since it is down by the quiet end of the Riverwalk). On the second floor you can also see an old sitting room that shows the finery of this old mansion amd a very old piano. There are shelves with old plates that the Pioneer Mill used to give out. Now to the important part! The food!! Man, the servings are large. The biscuits are fluffy and taste so good! They are very large/tall! The chicken and waffles are very tasty and flavorful. We had a wait and got a piece of coffee cake to split and it was not too sweet and was just right for sharing as an appetizer before brunch. The fruit was very fresh, ripe, juicy and tasty. Server Isabella was fabulous!! We did have a wait for our food and she was directly on point!! Our glasses were never empty and she made sure to check on us multiple times while we waited and also while we ate. The restaurant was very busy and despite this, the tables were turned over and people were sat as quickly as possible. Sorry I didn't take as many pictures...but here are the two I took!

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    Do they have gluten free options?

    I believe I saw a section of the the menu devoted to Gluten free food.

    Do they take reservations for breakfast/brunch on weekends or is there a way to get in line online?

    The Guenther House does not take any reservations, just a first-come-first-served basis. Everything is order-off-the-menu, moderately priced and we are casually dressed. We are open seven days a week from 7 am - 3 pm serving breakfast until we close… 

    Are alcoholic beverages available?

    No alcoholic beverages for the public. Private affairs are as already indicated. It is wonderful; highly recommend the restaurant. Enjoy!

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Yes they have accessibility and since it's an older hotel the rooms are pretty large making easy to get around. I haven't stayed in a room that had the bars in the shower but I believe the top floor is newly renovated so they may have what you need.

    Do they have brunch and mimosas during the week, let's say on a Friday 10-11ish AM?

    Breakfast and Lunch off a menu. Breakfast all day, Lunch starts at 11 AM Mon-Thur & 10 AM Fri - Sat. No alcohol is served.

    Does the Guenther House take reservations?

    No, it's first come first serve. I called very recently and they told me to come early (for breakfast in this case) and there will be plenty of tables. But it might different if it's for a wedding or a big occasion.

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